Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 19th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold.

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Winds are forecast to increase and shift southeasterly, fresh pockets may form in immediate lees. Cold temperatures are your biggest hazard, bring extra clothes and get home early.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Small avalanches are still possible under low hazard and can have serious consequences on steep features. Continue to practice good travel habits in avalanche terrain.

Observations have been limited. Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Wind-affected snow covers most open and exposed areas. If you brave the cold, isolated pockets of soft snow may hide in sheltered lee features at upper elevations.

A relatively uniform snowpack is reported for White Pass: 10 to 20 cm of snow over a supportive crust. The remainder of the snowpack has no layers of concern. Snowpack depths range from about 100 to 180 cm.

Weather Summary

Thursday night

Partly cloudy, starry breaks. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with sunny breaks. 10 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with sunny breaks. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with isolated flurries, up to 10 cm. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.

Valid until: Dec 20th, 2024 4:00PM

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